On May 14 from 4-6 p.m., Senator Ryan, the Public Utility Law Project (PULP), and other partners will host a free clinic to help directly impacted utility customers check eligibility for a variety of energy-related programs including National Grid's Energy Affordability Program and Extended Energy Affordability Program monthly bill discount, energy efficiency programs, and more. The utility clinic will take place at the Jewish Community Center of Syracuse, 5655 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY, 13214.

Trained advocates from PULP and other agencies will help area residents check their utility bill to see if they’re enrolled in their utility’s low-income or moderate-income monthly bill discount program, and provide information on programs to improve home insulation, and answer other utility-related questions.

Participants are encouraged to come prepared with their utility bill, a valid form of identification, and, if available, a copy of their current benefits award letter from public assistance programs such as HEAP, SNAP, or SSI, to facilitate the assistance process.

National Grid customers can also discuss their accounts with Company representatives, while learning more about options such as payment agreements, budget billing, and more.